Reigning Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach has reminded the public anew to get tested for human immunodeficiency virus or HIV, as part of the observation of National HIV Testing Day in the United States.
The new chief of the Department of Tourism was eyeing the next Miss Universe pageant to be held in the country, according to a report by CNN Philippines.
After last year’s gaffe, comedian Steve Harvey will still host the Miss Universe pageant in Manila in January 2017, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT).
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The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday finally confirmed that the Philippines’ hosting of the Miss Universe pageant next year will push through after earlier reports of cancellation.
The Philippine government assured “a safe and successful” hosting of the Miss Universe pageant in the country in 2017.
Barely weeks before she steps down from her throne, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach spent her chilly holidays on the ice skating rink in New York City.
Malacañang has urged government agencies to support the country’s hosting of the 2016 Miss Universe this January but reminded them not to spend public funds for the event unless required.
Malacañang has asked all government agencies and offices to fully support the country’s hosting of the Miss Universe pageant this month to ensure that it would be successful.
“I missed this,” Miss Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina gushed as the Inquirer Lifestyle team glammed her up for her fashion...